homogeneous

COMPACT vinyl

The new nature

of vinyl flooring iQ Natural

THE ULTIMATE
FLOORING EXPERIENCE

SUMMARY
3 iQ Natural, the new nature
of vinyl flooring
6 Natural inside
8 Colours inspired by nature
11 More natural and still an iQ
13 New multicolour welding rods
14 Tarkett’s Balanced Choice
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iQ Natural,
the new nature
of vinyl flooring
The demand has never been higher for
building techniques and materials that are
environmentally friendly and sustainable.
People want to be sure that the places
where they live and work are healthy, and
that everything has been done to make
better buildings that reflect the needs of
future as well as the present.
iQ Natural is Tarkett’s innovative response
to these new demands - a vinyl flooring
that meets the highest standards for
sustainable solutions.
A major advance in vinyl technology,
iQ Natural uses a new plasticizer
based on renewable resources that
increases the product’s natural and
renewable content to a high 75%.
In addition, iQ Natural has all the benefits
of the iQ range and delivers performance
to match its environmental credentials.
iQ Natural is the new nature of vinyl
flooring.
Tarkett has always been at the forefront
of innovation in the flooring industry.
With iQ Natural we bring our customers
flooring solutions that are even more
environmentally friendly and offer even
more perfomance.
iQ Natural is the natural choice for any
commercial application, but particularly
for the high-traffic and demanding worlds
of healthcare, education, offices and
retail.
100%
New plasticizer
recyclable based on
renewable
resources

75% natural VOC emissions

and renewable 200 times lower
raw materials than European
standards

Best life cycle

cost on the market

30%
reduction Less use of
in cleaning and water, energy
maintenance and detergent
cost

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 Natural inside
iQ Natural is the first homogeneous vinyl flooring made with
75% natural and renewable raw materials. Add the best
product performance on the market, and you have a product
that takes sustainability a step further.

From raw materials to recycling, iQ Natural

is environmentally friendly through
and through. A new plasticizer based
on oil extracted from the plant Ricinus
communis and added to natural raw
materials such as salt and natural mineral
fillers, increases iQ Natural’s total natural
and renewable content to 75% -
a breakthrough for the flooring industry.
Even iQ Natural welding rods benefit
from this plasticizer further enhancing
the natural finish.
After installation, iQ Natural continues to
work for the environment. It contributes
to better indoor air quality with VOC
emissions that are 200 times lower
than required by European standards.
iQ Natural also benefits from all the
properties of the iQ range. They include
less use of water, detergents and energy
for cleaning, and a surface that never
requires wax or polish.
And after a long and productive life,
iQ Natural is 100% recyclable.
Sustainable production
For many years Tarkett has worked
to ensure that its production pro-
cesses have the lowest possible
environmental impact.
We have ISO 14001 and 9001 certifi-
cation, which puts the environment
at the heart of our activities and
shows that we have the management
systems to deliver sustainable pro-
duction performance.
Tarkett was also one of the first
companies in the flooring indus-
try to recycle its floors after use.
It continues to be a leader in this
field, and in 2008 over 68,000 tons
of waste was diverted from landfill.
iQ Natural is manufactured at Tarkett’s
Swedish Ronneby plant, which also
manufactures the iQ range.
It has an outstanding environmental
record with continual reductions in
waste and emissions since 2003.
54% reduction in total waste
60% reduction in VOC emissions
 3% of energy needs from
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renewable sources
C losed loop water system that
reduces water use

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 A PALETTE OF COLOURS Create wide-open Relax with
FOR EVERY INTERIOR spaces with the shades of sand.
natural greens and
cool blues of sea
and sky.
Colours inspired
by nature

With an outstanding range of colours and designs,

iQ Natural brings a touch of nature to your interiors.
A wide collection of complementary colours ensures
suitable choices for every application, from healthcare

Water Sand
to education, offices and retail.

PWR : 1296018 PWR : 1296019 PWR : 1296020 PWR : 1296021 PWR : 1296006 PWR : 1296012 PWR : 1296013
3009288 MCWR : 1297018 3009289 3009290 3009291 3009276 3009282 3009283
MCWR : 1297019 MCWR : 1297020 MCWR : 1297021 MCWR : 1297006 MCWR : 1297012 MCWR : 1297013
NCS : S 2020-Y10R NCS : S 2020-G60Y NCS : S 3020-G40Y NCS : S 4030-G30Y NCS : S 1005-Y40R NCS : S 2010-Y30R NCS : S 2020-Y30R
3010288 3010289 3010290 3010291 3010276 3010282 3010283

PWR : 1296010 PWR : 1296022 PWR : 1296023 PWR : 1296024 PWR : 1296017 PWR : 1296016 PWR : 1296014 PWR : 1296015
3009280 MCWR : 1297010 3009292 MCWR : 1297022 3009293 MCWR : 1297023 3009294 MCWR : 1297024 3009287 3009286 3009284 3009285
MCWR : 1297017 MCWR : 1297016 MCWR : 1297014 MCWR : 1297015
NCS : S 2005-Y20R NCS : S 2020-R90B NCS : S 4030-R90B NCS : S 6020-R90B NCS : S 1040-Y20R NCS : S 2050-Y40R NCS : S 4030-Y50R NCS : S 3060-Y80R
3010280 3010292 3010293 3010294 3010287 3010286 3010284 3010285

8 PWR : plain welding rods PWR : plain welding rods 9

MCWR : multicolour welding rods MCWR : multicolour welding rods
 Soothe spirits with the warmth
and texture of stone greys and
browns.

More Natural
and still an iQ

Stone With iQ Natural, beauty isn’t just skin deep. As part of the iQ
range of homogeneous vinyl flooring, it offers all the benefits
of an innovative product delivering high performance on every
level and the best life cycle costs on the market.

iQ Natural not only benefits from this makes the iQ range very easy to clean
outstanding new features, it also retains and maintain, and requires significantly
all the properties and characteristics of less water, detergents and energy.
the iQ range from which it was born and to It also ensures that the iQ range is very
PWR : 1296002 PWR : 1296003 PWR : 1296001 PWR : 1296011
which it belongs. iQ stands for ‘Intelligent hardwearing and has the best life cycle
3009271 3009272 3009273 3009281
MCWR : 1297002
NCS : S 1000 -N
MCWR : 1297003
NCS : S 2500-N
MCWR : 1297001
NCS : S 4000-N
MCWR : 1297011
NCS : S 3010-Y30R
Quality’, and this really is the intelligent costs on the market.
3010271 3010272 3010273 3010281 choice in homogeneous vinyl. Tarkett’s iQ flooring is suitable
anywhere that requires long-lasting and
The iQ range benefits from a system called hardwearing surfaces with outstanding
Unique Surface Restoration, which makes performance. With over 300 million square
it possible to restore the surface’s original metres of iQ flooring installed worldwide,
appearance and quality with simple thousands of customers worldwide have
dry buffing. No wax or polish – forever! already discovered iQ’s extraordinary
Combined with iQ PUR surface treatment, range of functional benefits.

PWR : 1296007 PWR : 1296008 PWR : 1296004 PWR : 1296009 PWR : 1296005
3009277 MCWR : 1297007 3009278 MCWR : 1297008 3009274 MCWR : 1297004 3009279 MCWR : 1297009 3009275 MCWR : 1297005
NCS : S 4010-Y30R NCS : S 5005-Y50R NCS : S 6502-B NCS : S 7005-Y50R NCS : S 8502-B
3010277 3010278 3010274 3010279 3010275

10 PWR : plain welding rods 11

MCWR : multicolour welding rods
 New multicolour
welding rods

For a perfect finish every time, there is pattern and colour

coordinated welding rod for every colour in the iQ Natural
range. Containing contrasting colour particles, the welding
rods pick up the accent colour in the floor to provide a perfect
match and a less visible weld.

Multicolour
welding rod

Plain
welding rod

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 certification & classification standard iQ Natural
homogeneous Type of floor covering Homogeneous single layered vinyl flooring with
EN 649
Tarkett’s approach to sustainability is called Balanced Choice. COMPACT vinyl renewable plastizicer
CE certification yes
It is based on the knowledge that every individual, project and Classification EN 685 Commercial: 34
environment is different and requires an individual solution. Industrial: 43

Tarkett’s Tarkett’s objective is to provide customers with the products and

advice they need to make a balanced choice between the needs
iQ Natural Certification ISO
TECHNICAL ChARACTERISTICS
Wear layer thickness
STANDARD
EN 429
Ronneby ISO 9001/Ronneby ISO 14001
iQ Natural
2.0 mm

Balanced Choice of their project and their budget, and the wider needs of the iQ PUR
Total thickness EN 428
yes
2.0 mm
environment. Total weight/m2 EN 430 2950 g
Form of delivery EN 426
Sheet Approx. 23 r m x 200 cm
(rolls) art.no.3009_ _ _
3 digit colour number

EN 427
Tiles 61.0 x 61.0 cm
(box) 14 tiles/box = 5.21 m2
art.no.3010_ _ _

Specification
3 digit colour number

technical performances STANDARD iQ Natural

Dimensional stability EN 434 ≤ 0.40 % for rolls
iQ Natural is a high-quality, ≤ 0.25% for tiles
low-maintenance vinyl floor Abrasion 
Thickness loss EN 660: Part 1 Group P : ≤ 0.15 mm
covering that uses a new plasticizer
Volume loss EN 660: Part 2 Group P : ≤ 4.0 mm3
Tarkett uses renewable and natural materials Creating people-friendly spaces based on renewable resources. Residual indentation EN 433 Approx. 0.03 mm
whenever possible It offers a wide range of colourways Castor chair test EN 425 Suitable
Tarkett makes flooring solutions that provide to suit all types of interior design. Static electrical charge EN 1815 < 2 kV
Increasing the level of natural and re- safe, healthy environments. We systematically It is reinforced with iQ PUR, which Underfloor heating Suitable – max. 27°C
newable materials is the touchstone for new evaluate all our flooring for its contribution means no wax or polish is needed, Thermal resistance EN 12667/DIN 52612 Approx. 0.01m2 K/W
product development. We also regulary review to indoor air quality, and provide surface leading the way to extreme longe- Reaction to fire EN 13501 - 1 Class Bfl s1
the formulation of existing products to improve treatments that reduce the need for water, vity and outstanding performance
EN ISO 9239 -1 ≥ 8KW/m2
EN ISO 11925 -2 Pass
their natural and renewable content. detergents and energy for cleaning. plus the market's best life cycle Light fastness EN ISO 105-B02 ≥ level 6
cost. iQ Natural is suitable for use Chemical resistance EN 423 Good resistance
in most commercial areas. Bacteria resistance ISO 846: Part C Does not favour growth
The range of 24 colours comes with Slip resistance DIN 51130 R9
natural welding rods, made with EN 13893 ≥ 0.3
Colours 24
the same plasticizer.
Tarkett's instructions regarding installation, cleaning and maintenance should be observed. Please contact Tarkett at the
address shown for these instructions.
Tarkett’s instructions regarding installation, cleaning and maintenance should be observed. Please contact Tarkett at the
According to European Classification EN 6825
address shown for these instructions.
Consuming fewer resources Reuse and recycling

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2m
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Our production facilities are ISO 9001 and
14001 certified and are independently audited
for environmental risk.
Our production facilities monitor five key
indicators quarterly: energy consumption,
VOC emissions, waste, water consumption and
recycling.
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We reuse recycled content in our products
We have the largest recycling operation in
the flooring industry
In 2008, we diverted over 68,000 tons of
flooring products from landfill
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